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IMGL 2019 AUTUMN CONFERENCE Charles Hotel Munich, Germany September 11-13, 2019 1 20 JULY 1969: WAITING FOR NEIL AND BUZZ. MELCHERS - ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD. HEIDELBERG · BERLIN · FRANKFURT WWW.MELCHERS-LAW.COM GAMING LAW 2 Melchers SPACE Anz.A4_print.indd 1 15.07.19 18:00 AUTUMN CONFERENCE WELCOME Dear Attendees, Welcome to Munich, Germany and the IMGL 2019 Autumn Conference! Wulf Hambach and Joerg Hofmann and the rest of the conference committee have put together a superb program which addresses the leading topics being faced currently by the gambling sector, both in Europe and globally. These topics will be covered both by our keynote speaker (Harald Neumann, the CEO of Novomatic), as well as regulators from a number of jurisdictions. In addition to panels on topics such as the ‘Future of Gaming’, ‘Gaming on TV’ and ‘AI’, there will be a number of round table sessions enabling discussions to take place directly between attendees and regulators on issues, such as diversity, enforcement and the future of gambling. These discussion groups are intended to be collaborative and open dialogue sessions, so please feel free to participate. The global coverage of IMGL’s membership will be demonstrated by topics involving leading gambling lawyers (also IMGL members) from Latin America, Eastern Europe and North America. There will also be a range of social events including a Gala Dinner at BMW World and the closing reception will be held at Bayerischer Hof. Also, there will be special events for younger attendees, including a breakfast on Friday, 13 September at the Park Café. I would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the IMGL 2019 Autumn Conference: Melchers, Gauselmann, NOVOMATIC, Play’n Go, Magic Sports Media GmbH, TÜV Rheinland, Schneider Schiffer Weihermüller, Table Trac, Saiber, BMM and Spectrum Gaming. Of particular note, a huge thank you to Melchers as the opening reception sponsor and Play’n Go for their part in sponsoring the closing reception. IMGL is also proud and honoured to have keynote speakers Harald Neumann, the CEO of Novomatic, who will be opening the conference; and Trude Felde, President of IAGR & Senior Adviser of Norwegian Gaming Authority, who will speak at IMGL’s Award Luncheon on Thursday. Thank you for coming and joining us in Munich. If this is your first time here, Munich is the cosmopolitan capital of Bavaria and is home to world class museums, sprawling parks, beautiful baroque palaces and the entire city is steeped in history. While Oktoberfest tends to be the first thing people think of doing when they visit Munich, there is so much more to the city than its famous beer festival. Our conference’s opening reception, sponsored by Melchers, will be held at our host hotel, The Charles Hotel, and our Gala Dinner will be held at BMW World. I hope you enjoy your time in Munich and have some time to enjoy some of the greatness that the city has to offer. Best wishes, Jamie Nettleton President International Masters of Gaming Law 3 Inspiring people with innovative entertainment 4 THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS OPENING RECEPTION SPONSOR to quality have made the NOVOMATIC Group a major player of the international gaming industry. Melchers Law Firm Responsible Gaming, an extreme customer focus, www.melchers.com respectability and technological trendsetting as well as quality standards which are exemplary in the MELCHERS covers gaming industry and beyond, build the foundation of all classic business international success. law areas including corporate law, commercial law, property law, IP and CLOSING RECEPTION SPONSOR IT, and labour and employment law as Play’n Go well as regulatory law and litigation and also special www.playngo.com fields such as construction law, public economic Play’n GO is an law and law relating to economic and fiscal offenses award-winning game among many other specialist areas. With its expertise, producer and leading MELCHERS is further able to advise its clients in casino platform very specialized fields as gaming law, data protection supplier that has been in business for over 10 years. law and law of architects. MELCHERS all-around For both online and retail casino operators who are coverage is completed by its notary’s office in Berlin. looking to increase revenue and customer loyalty, Play’n GO offers products that deliver original, fun experiences across any channel. Unlike most, our products are based on unique inspirations, creativity GOLD SPONSORS and are backed by a solid back-office platform. Gauselmann www.gauselmann.com We are an SILVER SPONSOR internationally active family- Magic Sports Media GmbH owned company, www.magicsportsmedia.com committed to providing leisure-time entertainment and Magic Sports gaming fun with small stakes and prizes, true to our Media GmbH, motto “More than a game”. Our core competences – based in content, technology and operating – enable us to offer Ismaning, near top-quality games anywhere it is permitted and at any Munich, Germany, is a company of the Constantin time based on the respective legislative framework. Medien Group. Founded in 2018, it comprises the We stand for responsible gaming – the latest insights marketing portfolio and comprehensive expertise in into prevention and consumer protection continually the fields of betting, poker, casino and lottery. MAGIC flow into our product range. Alongside our products, SPORTS MEDIA offers companies in the gaming and our employees play a major role in ensuring that our gambling sector, media companies as well as sports entire offering sets high benchmarks. associations, leagues and clubs a comprehensive OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORS service portfolio encompassing ad sales and consulting as well as regulation and policy. NOVOMATIC www.novomatic.com NOVOMATIC is one of the largest integrated conglomerates of the international gaming industry. Founded by the entrepreneur Prof. Johann F. Graf the Group comprises affiliated companies in 45 countries, produces high-tech gaming devices and exports to 80 countries. Consistent investments in research and development, an eagerness to do pioneer work, a distinct feeling for trends and a total commitment 5 BRONZE SPONSORS BMM Testlabs Casino Trac www.bmm.com www.tabletrac.com BMM is the longest Table Trac, Inc. established and most was founded experienced private in 1995 as independent gaming CASINOTRAC a Nevada- certification lab in the world, providing professional company and technical and regulatory compliance services to the is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company is gaming industry since 1981. BMM is a systems- publicly-traded (TBTC.QB). Table Trac, Inc. develops expert company that has provided consulting for and sells a suite of casino management products and tested many of the largest gaming networks and system that automates and monitors the operations systems over the last 35 years. In addition, BMM has of a casino, using the name of CasinoTrac, a total been successfully testing and certifying the full scope casino management system with functionality of Class III casino products for over two decades. modules for guest rewards and loyalty club, marketing BMM authored the first set of independent gaming analysis, guest service, promotions administration/ standards in 1992 and the first set of online gaming management, vault/cage management, and audit/ standards in 2001. BMM employs some 300 people in accounting. The Company currently has systems 13 global locations and serves over 440 jurisdictions. installed in 130 sites throughout North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean. TÜV Rheinland www.tuvrheinland.com Schneider Schiffer Weihermüller www.ssw.eu The TÜV Rheinland Group is a leading provider of technical SSW is one of the leading IT- services worldwide. Since Boutiques in Germany. A team of our foundation in 1872, we more than 30 experts provides have been developing safe quality and personal advise and sustainable solutions for to national and international clients with a focus on the challenges arising from IT law but under consideration of all other relevant the interaction between man, the environment fields of law and taxes. With 15 years of experience and technology. As an independent, neutral and in the gaming sector Frieder Backu and his team professional organization, we are committed to represent and advise international gaming companies. working towards a future that can fulfil the needs of This includes representation at court and before tax both mankind and the environment in the long term. and administrative authorities as well as developing In the ever changing markets in which we operate, forward-thinking strategies in challenging regulatory our focus is on serving customers, achieving success environments. and constantly enhancing our appeal to customers, partners and staff. SUPPORTING SPONSOR Saiber LLC Spectrum Gaming Group www.saiber.com www.spectrumgaming.com Lawyers for Business, Spectrum Counselors for Life. is an For over 60 years, Saiber independent has approached the practice research, of law with a dual purpose: to advocate tenaciously analysis and for our clients in times of conflict, and offer guidance professional services firm serving private- and public- and advice in our role as trusted advisors. We sector clients worldwide. Its client base includes continue to uphold this legacy every day, working with government agencies from Singapore to West Virginia a diverse clientele that includes national corporations, and Massachusetts, major securities firms,